Big truckers to provide 50,000 jobs over next five years, ATA pledges
DC Velocity
JULY 19, 2018
Group to create `career opportunities' to 10,000 people a year over 5-year period.
DC Velocity
JULY 19, 2018
Group to create `career opportunities' to 10,000 people a year over 5-year period.
Fleet Owner
JULY 19, 2018
IC Bus, a subsidiary of Navistar, has made Bendix ESP Electronic Stability Program and Bendix Wingman Advanced – A Collision Mitigation Technology standard on its CE Series and RE Series school buses with air brakes.
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DC Velocity
JULY 19, 2018
Partnership teams Zim with 2M Alliance members.
Fleet Owner
JULY 19, 2018
A number of factors have been at play contributing to the presently stretched freight capacity and it's a seller's market, but there are strategies shippers can look to in helping control costs, according to CLX Logistics, a transportation and supply
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Artificial intelligence has quickly become a feature of everyday life: Using face ID to unlock a phone, communicating with online chatbots, and letting “smart” appliances help manage our homes are just a few of the ways that we interact with AI regularly. Forward-looking businesses are also using AI to transform their operations and gain a competitive edge.
Bringg
JULY 19, 2018
Fuel prices in the US have increased by more than 30 percent over the past year. In fact, the recent surge in oil prices is the biggest since 2004. This is becoming a serious issue for any business for which shipping or deliveries are mission-critical. Many retailers have already squeezed their margins in order to offer their customers free shipping or minimal delivery fees.
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Logistics Viewpoints
JULY 19, 2018
The term “big data” has been one of the hottest buzzwords over the last couple of years, and that’s not a big surprise. Statistical science and data analytics can help organizations (of any size and type) obtain historical measurements and generate actionable information that increases supply chain visibility, drives operational efficiency and supports overall growth.
Material Handling and Logistics
JULY 19, 2018
The late Hunter Harrison's plans resulted in expenses dropping 7.9% to $1.82 billion, while revenue climbed 5.8% to $3.1 billion.
Talking Logistics
JULY 19, 2018
The real-time freight visibility space was particularly hot in 2017, with two major acquisitions announced last year, including Descartes’s acquisition of MacroPoint in August 2017. Demand for these solutions, from both shippers and brokers, continues to grow because companies want to identify and implement better ways to plan and execute their transportation and logistics operations, which is what ultimately delivers value.
Fleet Owner
JULY 19, 2018
Ford Motor Co. is issuing a safety recall for certain 2018 Ford stripped chassis incomplete vehicles due to front-wheel studs that were not heat-treated properly. The affected vehicles were built at Ford's Detroit Chassis Plant from June 13-22.
Speaker: Scott Campbell and Molly Feller
As the demand for your products skyrockets 🚀, you're likely experiencing logistical challenges that are preventing you from scaling your business. The sudden surge in demand can be exciting, but it can also put a strain on your supply chain and logistics operations. In this webinar, join Scott Campbell, Vice President, Logistics & Demand at Mark Anthony Services and Molly Feller, VP Logistics as a Service Operations at e2open, as they explore the challenges that arise when companies expe
Talking Logistics
JULY 19, 2018
Mark McEntire, Sr. VP Operations at Transplace and Ken Rogers, National Transportation Director at Nestle Waters discuss the following questions and more in this timely and informative episode: Nestle: As you started working with Transplace around its Control Tower solution, what were some of the key capabilities you were looking for? What were some of your goals and objectives?
Fleet Owner
JULY 19, 2018
Fleet Owner is the information source for trucking, written for middle and upper level managers at commercial truck fleets with five or more vehicles. Its journalists deliver business insights and analysis, breaking news, trends, best practices and research to owners and managers who operate trucks and trailers.
Morai Logistics
JULY 19, 2018
The growth of pharmaceutical markets increases the demand on cold chain logistics to offer safe and efficient transportation solutions. This year, the biopharmaceutical industry is valued at $318 billion with a continued incline projected over the next few years. To help support the expansion of this pharmaceutical market, leading market research provider Technavio , raises the importance of ‘product diversification’.
Fleet Owner
JULY 19, 2018
Penske Truck Leasing customers in Evansville, IN, can enjoy a new, "state-of-the-art" facility offering improved maintenance and fleet services.
Advertiser: GEP
Direct materials sourcing is evolving, with procurement now tasked not only with cost efficiency but managing sustainability and risk management. The environment is marked by heightened demand and expectations, compounded by challenges such as rising input prices, supply chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions. While some embrace cutting-edge tools like AI and blockchain for global trade functions, others lag in technology adoption.
Logistics Management
JULY 19, 2018
Freight forwarders are being given a new “digital connectivity” tool enabling them to instantly look up contracted rates, assess capacity, and book cargo on specific flights in real-time, via the its air cargo platform for forwarders.
Fleet Owner
JULY 19, 2018
Upcoming 2019 Sierra 1500 'Elevation' takes monochrome, blacked-out route, features GM's new 2.
GlobalTranz
JULY 19, 2018
Cerasis is excited to announce the release of an all new, exclusive, & educational resource “An Introduction to Blockchain and Its Potential Benefits and Drawbacks in Supply Chain Management” white paper! This is a must read for those who have been reading about Blockchain in Supply Chain Management but need to first understand it’s role in the industry!
Blue Grace Logistics
JULY 19, 2018
Logistics and supply chain management has become a very tight game, almost cutthroat in its harsh severity. Consumers want their product today, that means that retailers want it delivered, checked in, and on the shelf yesterday. With the ability to order just about anything a consumer could possibly want from the vast online marketplace, brick and mortar retailers have to run an even tighter ship than they have before if they have any hopes of competing.
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Logistics Management
JULY 19, 2018
LM reader survey points to promising Peak Season, with strong economy and tariffs top of mind.
Logistics Manager
JULY 19, 2018
German-based DB Schenker , a division of the German rail operator Deutsche Bahn AG recently announced they had signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Eastern China city of Pinghu for the construction of a state-of-the-art logistics hub in Pinghu located in the Zhejiang province. The city of Pinghu is strategically located near the metropolitan areas of Shanghai, Hangzhou and Suzhou, along with the city being in close proximity of the Port of Zhapu and the Yangshan deep-water port.
Fleet Owner
JULY 19, 2018
Silicon Designs Inc. (SDI), a veteran-owned and U.S.
Airfreight Logistics
JULY 19, 2018
United Airlines recently confirmed an order of four new Boeing 787 Dreamliners. The announcement was made at the Farnborough Airshow in England. The airline is expanding their commitment to the 787 Dreamliner program repeating an order four more 787-9 airplanes. At current list price, the deal is valued at $1.1 billion and was finalized earlier this year.
Advertiser: GEP
Procurement and supply chain leaders have faced their share of disruption and economic turmoil these past four years. Whether from geopolitical tensions or the havoc caused by the pandemic and its aftershocks, plenty of challenges remain. Despite this, leaders are seeing a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel — inflation is decreasing, interest rates are leveling off and supply chain volatility is easing.
Automotive Logistics
JULY 19, 2018
NYK Auto Logistics India (NALI) has signed an agreement with transport and port operations provider, Adani Logistics, to provide finished vehicle services using freight trains. The NYK division already provides integrated services for carmakers in India that include road-based inland delivery between plants, dealers and ports, as well as pre-delivery inspection.
Logistics Business Magazine
JULY 19, 2018
TPS Global Logistics, an award-winning Aylesford (UK)-based freight forwarding and logistics service provider, is moving into new, larger premises and hiring 20 new permanent members of staff. The move will enable the company to deal with growing business demand and comes after it received a funding package worth £600,000. The funding included £400,000 from Santander Business Banking and £200,000 from MacQuarie.
Penske Move Ahead
JULY 19, 2018
Penske Truck Leasing will return as a Gold Sponsor at this year’s Pinnacle EMS Conference in Phoenix, Arizona, from July 23 to 27, 2018. According to Pinnacle EMS, the event draws leaders in the EMS (emergency medical services) and healthcare space and engages attendees with exploration of the most relevant topics in the changing world of EMS. Penske professionals will be on hand at booth 56 in the exhibit hall to discuss the comprehensive contract maintenance services Penske provides from a nat
Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive
Let's set the record straight: in-store retail isn't dead - it's evolving! Faced with the digital age and the demands of omnichannel shopping, some retailers are thriving while others are struggling to adapt. Join Jay Black in this exclusive session as he explores the strategies that set successful stores apart, including: Crafting unique and unforgettable in-store experiences 🛍️ Mastering the art of retail demands 🛒 Navigating inventory challenges in today's climate 📦 an
Material Handling and Logistics
JULY 19, 2018
Law imposed penalties on employers who cooperated with immigration investigations. A federal district judge stayed a California law that penalized employers who choose to cooperate with federal immigration officials who didn’t present them with a warrant or subpoena first. Called AB 450, the law was enacted last year and went into effect on Jan. 1. It was just one of a series of state laws passed by the state legislature and signed by Gov.
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